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Q: A.) Will you ship to Canada? (Postal
code N6C5E4 B) Do you think there is room beneath the blower inlet
to install a custom fabricated water/air aftercooler? I want to
install this on a 2008 Ranger 4.0 and use it to pull a single axle
enclosed bike trailer. I want something more passive than water
/methanol injection to control the boosted air temps. C.) You have
obviously been looking at this, is there a condensation issue with
the water to air coolers? D.) Do you use a booster fuel pump
and an FMU? Thanks Roger Feb-25-08 |
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A.) I have already shipped to Canada, but shipping cost is a
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B.) This is the main reason I did the re-design, the water/air
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C.) If you leave the stock 3.16" supercharger pulley on you will
have roughly a rear wheel gain of 60hp. This relates to a boost
pressure of 5.5lbs, and a intercooler is not needed. This is what I
am still running and now have over 86,000 miles on my setup. The
water/air cooler setup will be for those that wish to increase boost
pressure above the 6lb mark by reducing the supercharger pulley to a
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D.) I want something more passive than water/methanol injection
to control the boosted air temps. You have obviously been looking at
this, is there a condensation issue with the water to air coolers? |
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Q: Will this kit fit on a 2004 Ford Ranger
Tremor 4x4 4.0 V6? Let me know - I have a Super Coupe and 2
superchargers for it. I have a Mustang that I'm about to put the
whole motor in but I tried to do it with my Mustang motor but I
found out you need some other parts. I have one complete Super Coupe
motor that's going in my mustang and I have another M90 supercharger
that if it will fit on my Ranger I'll get that kit sometime.. let me
know thanks.
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A.) The 2004 Ford Ranger 4.0 SOHC is the same engine. Is the EGR
on the drivers side? Is Air filter on the passenger side? Is the
ignition coil located near the firewall? If the answer is yes to all
(3) then there should be no problem. When you get serious it would
be a good idea to send me some digital pictures of your engine
compartment, to verify prior to purchase. If the supercharger has
the (oval) inlet it will be the correct one. The supercoupe engine
is a 3.8 v6 if I remember correctly, a completely different engine?
Check out my website to view pictures and add'l info. If you have
any questions you can email me at
rcaster@yahoo.com or visit
http://www.candmnovelties.com/ Regards, Ron |
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Q: Hello there - will this fit on the OHV
4.0? Thanks, Jason Feb-09-08 |
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A: Will not adapt to the OHV engine - only the SOHC. I hope to
take that challenge on next! |
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Q: A.) Does this come with
instructions so I can bolt this up myself? B.) How do I go about
putting the intercooler on, where would it go, and which intercooler
should I buy? Feb-09-08 |
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A: A.) There are instructions on removal of factory parts &
instructions on assembly of new component parts. B.) Let me be
perfectly clear - there is no intercooler available at this time. It
is still in the design stage as a future option! This setup using
the stock pulley on the M90 will provide a maximum of 6 lbs boost
and an intercooler is not needed. This will give you a rear wheel
gain of approx 60 hp. |
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Q: I just saw your web site - awesome! I
read through the faq's and noticed that someone asked about maybe an
M112 in the future. Have you gotten any closer to this manifold?
Maybe in the next year or so? If not, the M90 will be fine for me.
Just curious if I should hold off a little longer before I purchase
if there will be that upgrade. Thanks, Ian Feb-07-08 |
A: I am currently completing a top plate for the M112, but
still need to design the intake. The M90 kit is proven to be very
reliable. I have one individual that will be testing the M112 setup
along with myself. I will not market it until it has been proven
reliable, as there are a few unknowns at present. The main reason
for my re-design was to allow different superchargers. This will now
be available by changing the manifold top plate only. So to
answer your question it could be a long wait until I feel
comfortable to market the M112 kit. |
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Q: Hey I talked to you a while ago - sorry
I didn't buy the kit then but I had a kid. I'm going to be ready in
a couple weeks. I have a 2002 explorer sport I'm putting it on and I
have a couple more questions. When I put the kit on will my truck
run without a tune? I found a couple superchargers on ebay and was
wondering if you could help me find the right one? Thanks Feb-03-08 |
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A: Congratulations on the birth of your child! I ran the stock
computer tune on my 2002 Ford Ranger for over 3 months. The computer
will re-learn and set to the changed environment. The main problem I
noticed when I did my first DYNO was it would lean out at high rpm
and power levels. I then kept boost down to about 3 lbs until I went
to an SCT tune event and purchased the ExcalibratorII and a tune for
fuel and shift points only for my automatic. If you have a digital
camera you might want to take some pictures under your hood, so I
can verify that everything is the same as my Ranger. I would be
happy to verify the Supercharger just send a link to my email it's
rcaster@yahoo.com
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Q: I have a 2001 Ford Ranger that has a
4.0 SOHC. I just want to make sure that the kit will work before I
buy. Thanks Jan-29-08 |
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A: Yes, it will but is the EGR tube connected to the drivers
side exhaust manifold? Don't purchase yet as it will be a week till
I have more kits ready to ship. I am waiting for a shipment from
Powdercoating. Have you checked out my website and Ranger Power
Sports as a few individuals have my kit installed? Links are
http://www.candmnovelties.com/ and
http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/ |
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Q: What's up? Would this kit fit a 2002
Explorer 4.0? Jan-23-08 |
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A: Yes, the engine in the 2002 Explorer 4.0 is the same as my
2002 Ranger. The only thing you should verify is that the air filter
is on the passenger side. Check out under-hood pic's at
http://www.candmnovelties.com/ |
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Q: What are the chances of
supplying a blower to suit your kit and sending it to a address in
the states? If so, could you give me a price for the hole kit including blower and shipping Apr-15-06? |
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A: I won't send a used blower, as I would not want
the responsibility. The used supercharger I got on Ebay ran about
112.00 plus shipping, and I have right at 28,000 miles on it and
still running great. Maybe in future I'll design with the New MP-90
Eaton, but that would cost another 1300.00. My idea was to keep cost
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Q: I am interested and am
wondering if you can send pics of it installed? I am wondering how it
looks once installed - my email is jacentcordova@yahoo.com thankyou
Apr-15-06
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A: Email sent
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Q: I have a 04 4x4 and I was
wondering if I will have any problems with my auto tranny with this
added HP. I really want to blow it but I drive 60mi a day with it.
Rangers are dependable and I don't want to change that. Another thing
is, how many pound pulley do you have or how many lb pulley is stock.
thanks, Jim Apr-15-06
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A: Jim, My ranger is my daily driver, and I put on
aprox 120 miles per day. MY 02 had 92,000 miles on it when I
installed the supercharger. I have now just turned 120,000 miles.
Mine is a 5 speed automatic too. The stock Supercoupe pulley will
give you right at 5.5 lbs boost. I am still running stock injectors
and maf. With K&N cold air intake I'm getting close to 60 add'l hp
at the rear wheels. With the by-pass you get boost on demand. While
cruse or idle no boost. The 5r55e automatic transmission should
handle up to 300hp at engine which will give you around 250hp at
rear wheels. You will need to change from 87 to 91 octane. But my
mileage has increased by about 10%, as it no longer kicks down on
grades. Much more power. If you would like send me your personal
email address and I'll send you a link to my website, as more info
and pic's are available.
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Q: This item will work
perfect on a 99 ranger 4x4 with the 4.0 liter v6 correct? All the
parts are included except M90 supercharger - nothing else 2 buy?
Apr-13-06
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A: No! I believe your engine is a OHV. This will
only work on the SOHC engine only.
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Q: Any chance you can have
one of these made for an OHV 4.0???? Apr-11-06
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A: If you would like me to contact you when I have
a manifold setup for the OHV, send me your personal email address. I
will add you to my list, for notification. regards, Ron
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Q: I LIVE IN NEW YORK AND WAS
WONDERING IF DOING THIS TO MY TRUCK WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE OBD2 AND
THE EMISSIONS? Apr-10-06
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A: As far as computer codes have not had one error
message since it was installed in my vehicle. The emission controls
have not been removed, just relocated. Using a supercharger should
have no effect on emissions, but check with your local. If your 4.0
SOHC has the EGR on the drivers side, it would be same as mine. If
you wish send me your personal email address and I'll give you the
link to my web page, with additional info.
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Q: I found a importer to
bring your kit to Australia - need to know no of boxes & ruff sizes of
boxes for the importer? Apr-10-06
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A: One shipping box. 20 x 12 x 10 inches. Weight 19
lbs. regards, Ron
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Q: Does the kit come with a
installation write-up or instructions? I think I could handle the install,
but its nice to have something to reference. Also on behalf of the
SOHC ranger community thanks for building this! Apr-09-06
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A: It comes with instructions for the removal of
the original parts and instructions for the installation. If you
send me your personal email address I can send you to the
instruction webpage.
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Q: Can you make a kit for a
96 4.0, also your work looks very clean :) Apr-06-06
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A: The OHV will be a future project. There will be
additional requirements. Fuel pump, injectors, etc. The installation
will be more involved. If you wish, send me your personal email
address and I'll add it to my list of contacts. I'll notify you when
I have the OHV system available.
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Q: WHAT MODIFICATIONS WERE
DONE TO THE COMPUTER TO RUN THE BLOWER KIT ON YOUR RANGER TO ENSURE
THE TUNE WAS CORRECT(AIR/FUEL RATIO & IGN TIMING ETC) Apr-05-06
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A: No modifications were done for the first 15,000
miles. I had no detonation or timing problems at all. After around
15,000 miles my mileage was increasing from 15 to 17 miles per
gallon. Somewhere around that time I took it in for my 1st dyno run
and found it was starting to lean out on top end. Shortly there
after I had a SCT Flash tune for fuel enrichment only. Also he set
shift points for my automatic. I'd planed on installing 30lb
injectors and 80mm gt maf and then get a final tune, but have not
done it yet. It's putting out around 60 add'l hp at rear wheels. Got
plenty of power for a daily driver. Any other questions you can also
use my email rcaster@yahoo.com
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Q: If supercharger is not
included then why do you show a picture of the charger? Sounds to me
like this ad is very misleading. Apr-03-06
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A: This ad is not misleading! The 4th sentence in
the description states: NOTE! SUPERCHARGER IS NOT INCLUDED The main
reason it is shown is to allow a visual image of how the completed
unit will look. The other reason is so that if an individual wishes
to purchase the supercharger on Ebay they will know what it should
look like. There are many M90's made for different vehicles. The
only one that will work is the one I stated. I am posting this
question and answer, as it is NOT my intent to mislead. regards, Ron
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Q: I was wondering if this
kit will fit on a 1992 ranger 4.0L. Thanks for your help. Mar-23-06
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A: No! The 1992 will be the OHV. Hopefully in the
near future I will provide a setup. If you like send me you email
and I will file it and send you a notice when its available.
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Q: Do you have any pics after
install? I have a 2002 Edge 4X4 4.0L. Do you sell superchargers, or
have a source to suggest? Mar-19-06
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A: The supercharger can be picked up on Ebay almost
anytime. It's an M90 used in the Supercoupe T-Bird with oval inlet.
I got the one in my 2002 Ford Ranger for $112.00. They are going up
in price now as demand is increasing. You can still get one for
around $250.00 tho. If you send me your email address I will send
you some pic's. Mine is rcaster@yahoo.com
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Q: I sure hope you're going
to keep having these for a couple months. Mar-12-06
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A: In a couple of months there should be more
inventory. All 3-Colors for quick ship.
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Q: How does this kit compare
to the X-Charger kit in your opinion ? They claim to be getting 80
Hp out of their kit - Have you considered getting their chip ? Are
you using the same fuel injector size ? Where does one get & how
much are they - the Eaton blower ? Mar-05-06
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A: The X-Charger is a nice kit, using the Eaton
MP62 supercharger. It lists for $3995.00 for the Ford Ranger. My kit
uses a larger Eaton M90 supercharger, but it is out of the earlier
Thunderbird supercoupe, that you can get on EBAY used from between
$120.00 to $250.00. My original intent was to provide a setup for
about half the going price. They state they get 74 plus HP at 6 psi
boost. Check out the Jan 2006 article Project Range Runner in Four
Wheeler magazine. The final Dyno results were 225hp and 257lb ft tq.
My Dyno results are 216hp and 250lb ft tq. This relates to me
putting out 9hp less and 7lb ft tq less than the X-Charger at 5.5lbs
boost. I don't think this is too bad using the stock injectors and
maf. Kind of makes you wonder what could be accomplished with a
smaller pulley, pick up minimum of 3lbs boost. 30lb injectors
instead of the stock 24lb, 80mm gt maf, SCT performance tune, etc.
Check out my website and you can see other info. I can say that I've
had this setup on my Ranger since last April, with no problems. I've
put 22,000 miles on it, and it is my daily driver. I put on aprox
150 miles per day. Any other questions email me at rcaster@yahoo.com.
PS check out my website for add'l info.
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Q: On your installation, did
you make any timing adjustments to compensate for increased intake
temperature? And have you had any problems with knocking? Have you
done any intake temperature monitoring to see how much the blower
actually increase the IAT? (I live in AZ and it gets pretty hot in
the summer out here. Temperature woes are always a huge problem for
cars here.) Jan-17-06
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A: No timing changes were made during the first
18,000 miles, just stock computer. From the day I installed it not a
knock or a ping. No stats on IAT yet, but I have added test ports to
the newer kits and plan to take readings soon. I don't think it will
be much by only running 5.5 lbs of boost. Temp will rise @ higher
boost 8-9 lbs.
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Q: Do you run regular or
super gas with your kit installed? Jan-17-06
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A: I did change from 87 to 91 octane.
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Q: I noticed that you also
have computer mods on your personal truck. Did you dyno the truck
before or after the computer mods were added? Also how much did the
computer mods that you added cost you to install? Jan-17-06
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A: I'd been running stock computer for about 18,000
miles as I put on about 118 miles per day. I notice that my mileage
was starting to get better in mid septenber of last year, so took it
in for dyno to see what was happening. The Dyno run indicated It was
starting to get lean, so took it back in week later for a tune to
enrichen the fuel. Nothing fancy with the tune just more fuel and
improvement on the shift points. A tune will run a couple hundred.
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Q: The stock 4.0 SOHC engine
is specified to have 207hp a 5,250 rpm and 238 ft/lb at 3000 rpm.
Your dyno chart actually shows only very moderate gains over this
number, but drivetrain losses, and actual numbers often vary from
the manufacturer numbers. Do you have a dyno chart of your truck
BEFORE you installed the supercharger to use as a baseline so that I
can gauge the actual performance improvement of the installation?
Jan-17-06
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A: The Stock 4.0 SOHC engine @ JBA Racing will put
out 153hp & 176 lb ft tq at the rear wheels. Check out my website
under (diary) and you'll see the 3- Dyno sheets and memo. Currently
with stock injectors, Maff, etc I am running an additional 63hp and
74lb ft tq at the rear wheels. This is still with 5.5 lbs of boost.
I expect to see 250hp @ rear wheels after the 80mm GT Maf & 30 lb
injectors plus a good tune.
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Q: Have you installed an
aftermarket pulley onto your truck (or has anybody else that you
know of) in order to get more boost? I'd love to know what the
results were if it has been done. Jan-17-06
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6A) No after market pulley yet! Want to get 80mm GT
Maf & 30 lb injectors plus a good tune first! Will then experiment
with more boost pressure, as that is when detonation will be a
problem. The SOHC has high compression thus water/alcohol injection
may be needed around 6 lbs and greater.
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Q: What do i need for my 97
4.0L ? Dec-19-05
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A: Currently we only support the SOHC 4.0.
Sometimes an OHV manifold shows up on ebay. There is more work
required as you need fuel pump, injectors, etc.
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Q: Hi there, I am considering
treating my Ranger to this modification. I'd be interested in a kit
such as this one but for the 4th generation supercharger. Any chance
you know what the Ford part number is on these units? Can you give
me an idea of what your installation kit would cost if I were to go
with the 4th generation supercharger? Thanks, Mike Dec-10-05
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A: Mike, The 4th generation is about 3/4 inch
longer and there may not be enough room between firewall and inlet
for the intake assemble on the ranger. There is more clearance in
the explorer and new mustang. I don't want to tackle this one right
now. They say the new mustang supercharger setup for the 2004 & 2005
4.0 will not fit either. regards, Ron
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Q: I have a 01 Ford Explorer
Sport with a 4.0 SOHC v6. Ok my question is, will this supercharger
fit under the hood with out any hood modifications? (The Stock Hood)
Nov-18-05
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A: If you measure from the center of the pulley
torward the firewall 8 inches. Then lay a straight edge across the
fender with hood open. If you have 6 inches or more to the top of
the lower part of the valve cover, you should have clearance to
close stock hood.
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Q: I have a Eaton M112
supercharger. Will that fit instead of the M90? Oct-21-05
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A: Not at this time as I have (not) made a base
plate or intake manifold for the M112.
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Q: Does this kit include
performance fuel injectors, or are they even needed at all.
Oct-21-05
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A: Your stock SOHC has 24lb injectors, and will
work fine along with the stock fuel pump. The fuel pump is running a
constant 62lbs. In the future you may wish to increase your MAF to
an 80mm and injectors to 30lb, for add'l performance. regards, Ron
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